GRC Specialist

Description Financial client is seeking a senior -level IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Consultant to establish and mature its foundational IT governance framework, policies, standards, controls, and supporting documentation. This is a highly execution-focused role requiring a practitioner who can independently develop documentation and governance artifacts while collaborating with IT, Security, Risk, Audit, and business stakeholders. The consultant will assess existing materials, identify gaps, and create net-new policies, procedures, standards, and controls documentation aligned with banking regulatory expectations. Success in this role requires deep knowledge of FFIEC guidance, NIST frameworks, IT auditing practices, cybersecurity governance, and financial services compliance. This is not a project coordination or PMO role. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on builder capable of writing, implementing, and operationalizing governance content within a regulated banking environment. Top Skills Details FFIEC Additional Skills & Qualifications Governance Framework Development • Establish baseline IT governance framework • Develop governance documentation structure • Align framework with FFIEC and NIST guidance Policy & Procedure Development • Draft and maintain: o IT Policies o Cybersecurity Policies o Standards o Procedures o Control Narratives o Governance Charters o Process Documentation Risk & Controls Management • Define control objectives • Document key controls • Create controls inventory and governance structure • Support risk assessments and gap analyses Stakeholder Engagement • Partner with: o CIO o Information Security o Risk Management o Internal Audit o Infrastructure Teams o Application Teams o Compliance Functions Audit & Regulatory Readiness • Map documentation to regulatory expectations • Support remediation activities • Prepare materials for audit and examination requests ________________________________________ Minimum Required Capabilities Required Banking Experience • Minimum 5+ years in Governance, Risk, and Compliance within a bank or financial institution • Experience supporting regulated banking environments IT-Specific GRC Experience Must possess experience in at least one of: • IT Audit • Information Security Governance • Cybersecurity Compliance • Technology Risk Management • IT Controls Management Framework Expertise Working knowledge of: • FFIEC IT Examination Handbook • NIST Cybersecurity Framework • NIST 800-53 • IT General Controls (ITGCs) Documentation Development Demonstrated experience authoring: • Policies • Standards • Procedures • Control Documentation • Audit Evidence Documentation Communication • Ability to gather information from SMEs • Translate technical content into governance documentation • Executive-level communication skills Highly Preferred Qualifications OCC Experience • Direct experience supporting an OCC-regulated institution • Experience responding to regulatory examinations Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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